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wheel-throwing, handbuilding, wire cutters, surface decoration, mudcutter, mudtools

Wire cutters are an extremely versatile tool in ceramics. These cutters have an important place in both wheel-throwing and handbuilding. It is amazing to think of the number of ways in which wire cutters can be used! They are commonly employed in slicing off chunks of clay from larger blocks, and for cutting and removing pots from the pottery wheel head. Wire tools are also used in surface decoration and clean up and finishing techniques, such as beveling slabs and for evening out the rims of pots.

 

Traditional wire cutters are available in various lengths and gauges - thicker wires are often more durable, less likely to bend and last a long time. Thinner wires give a more pristine cut, but are a little more prone to breakage over time. Traditional wire tools now also come with a variety of handle types, including wooden, plastic and rubber. Rubber ones with grip are a new advancement, and they allow you to securely hold onto the tool without slippage - try the Mudcutter by Mudtools. Harps and Yumi tools are wire cutters that have a taut wire pulled around a horseshoe-shaped handle. These traditional tools allow for easy use and maneuvering when cutting clay. Straight wires are useful in faceting, while newer coiled “wiggle” wires are used to create different surface effects. Coiled wires can also be used to cut off pots from the wheel, and leave an interesting texture on the underside of the ware.

 

At The Ceramic Shop, we carry a large supply of wire cutters. Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have.

 

 

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Adjustable Slab Cutter
Item #: CCAASC
Chinese Clay Art
Adjustable Slab Cutter

$42.00

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Bevel Cutter, Large
Item #: CW-12
Chinese Clay Art
Bevel Cutter, Large

$11.00
$10.51
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Bevel Cutter, Small
Item #: CW12S
Chinese Clay Art
Bevel Cutter, Small

$7.00
$6.83
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Hump Wire Van Gilder Tool
Item #: VGHWT
Van Gilder
Hump Wire Van Gilder Tool

$7.20
$5.80
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Kemper Nylon Clay Cutter K36
Item #: K36
Kemper
Kemper Nylon Clay Cutter K36

$4.99
$4.74
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Wire Cutter, Heavy Duty 22"
Item #: CW02
Chinese Clay Art
Wire Cutter, Heavy Duty 22"

$4.50

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Wire Cutter, Standard 17"
Item #: 116W
The Ceramic Shop
Wire Cutter, Standard 17"

$3.25

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Wire Knife Van Gilder
Item #: VGWC
Van Gilder
Wire Knife Van Gilder

$16.50

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Ergo-Baby Wiggle Wire 9"
Item #: DGEBWW9
Dirty Girl
Ergo-Baby Wiggle Wire 9"

$8.75
$8.31
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Mudwire,  Heavy Duty
Item #: MCWHD
Mudtools
Mudwire, Heavy Duty

$9.00
$8.55
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Mudwire, Wire Cut Off Short
Item #: MCWS
Mudtools
Mudwire, Wire Cut Off Short

$9.00
$8.55
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Wire Cut Off Ergo Baby 14"
Item #: DGEPB14
Dirty Girl
Wire Cut Off Ergo Baby 14"

$7.25
$6.89
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Wire Cut Off, Ergo Max 13"
Item #: DGEM13
Dirty Girl
Wire Cut Off, Ergo Max 13"

$7.95
$7.55
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Wire Cut Off, Ergo Max 22"
Item #: DGEM22
Dirty Girl
Wire Cut Off, Ergo Max 22"

$7.95
$7.55
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Wire Cut Off, Ergo Max 7"
Item #: DGEM7
Dirty Girl
Wire Cut Off, Ergo Max 7"

$7.95
$7.55
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Wire Cut Off, Ergo Phat 18.5"
Item #: DGEPB18
Dirty Girl
Wire Cut Off, Ergo Phat 18.5"

$6.25
$5.94
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Wire Cut Off, Ergo Phat 9"
Item #: DGEPB9
Dirty Girl
Wire Cut Off, Ergo Phat 9"

$7.95
$7.55
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Wire Cut Off, Ergo Thin 13"
Item #: DGET13
Dirty Girl
Wire Cut Off, Ergo Thin 13"

$7.95
$7.55
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Wire Cut Off, Ergo Thin 3.5"
Item #: DGET3
Dirty Girl
Wire Cut Off, Ergo Thin 3.5"

$6.25
$5.94
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Wire Cut Off, Ergo Thin 7"
Item #: DGET7
Dirty Girl
Wire Cut Off, Ergo Thin 7"

$7.95
$7.55
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MudCutter Replacement Wires St
Item #: MCutterRWS
Mudtools
MudCutter Replacement Wires

$10.00
$9.50
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MudCutter Straight
Item #: MCutterS
Mudtools
MudCutter

$47.00
$44.65
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MudTools Carving Bow Straight
Item #: MCarvingS
Mudtools
MudTools Carving Bow

$47.00
$44.65
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Mudtools Carving Rep Wires Str
Item #: MCarvingRWS
Mudtools
Mudtools Carving Rep Wires

$10.00
$9.50
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Rep Wire Slab Bevel
Item #: DGRWSB
Dirty Girl
Rep Wire Slab Bevel

$7.00
$6.65
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Rep Wires Handy Facet Straight
Item #: DGRWHFS
Dirty Girl
Replacement Wires

$7.00
$6.65
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Slab Bevel, Dirty Girl
Item #: DGSB
Dirty Girl
Slab Bevel, Dirty Girl

$22.00
$20.90
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Straight Great White Roller
Item #: DGGWRS
Dirty Girl
Straight Great White Roller

$49.50
$47.03
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Wiggle Great White Roller
Item #: DGGWW
Dirty Girl
Wiggle Great White Roller

$49.50
$47.03
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XBevel
Item #: XBEVEL
Xiem
XBevel

$9.95

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Wiggle Wire 14"
Item #: DGWW14
Dirty Girl
Wiggle Wire 14"

$8.75
$8.31
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Wiggle Wire 14" Gap Tooth
Item #: DGWWGT
Dirty Girl
Wiggle Wire 14" Gap Tooth

$8.75
$8.31
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Wiggle Wire 14" Wide
Item #: DGWW14W
Dirty Girl
Wiggle Wire 14" Wide

$8.75
$8.31
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Wiggle Wire 9"
Item #: DGWW9
Dirty Girl
Wiggle Wire 9"

$8.75
$8.31
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Wiggle Wire 9" Wide
Item #: DGWW9W
Dirty Girl
Wiggle Wire 9" Wide

$8.75
$8.31
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